Venus in Furs by Ritter von Leopold Sacher-Masoch

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Author Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895
Translator Savage, Fernanda
Uniform Title Venus im Pelz. English
Title Venus in Furs
Note Translation of Venus im Pelz
Note Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Venus in Furs" by Ritter von Leopold Sacher-Masoch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of desire, power dynamics in relationships, and explores the concept of masochism through its protagonist, Severin, who becomes enthralled with a woman named Wanda, who embodies both beauty and cruelty. The opening of the novel introduces us to Severin’s complex desires and his fascination with a marble statue of Venus, which symbolizes his longing for a cruel yet beautiful woman. Through a dream sequence, Severin converses with a personified Venus, expressing his frustration with contemporary views on love and relationships. We also meet Wanda, whose personality intrigues Severin but also poses a challenge to his notions of love and possession. Their dynamic hints at a tumultuous exploration of love where power and submission play vital roles, setting the stage for Severin's evolving relationship with Wanda as he desires to navigate his fantasies regarding domination and submission. The rich description and complex character interactions invite readers to reflect on the natures of affection, control, and the depths of human psychology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Erotic stories
Subject Sadomasochism -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6852
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 18, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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